Hairdresser that doesn't talk

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Just wanted some views on this.
I've recently started going to a new hairdresser - I've been three times. He is very talented and I absolutely love my hair but he hardly says a word unless i initiate it then its just short answers and nothing reciprocated. The first time I went I was a bit nervous so chatted continuous but felt after I'd left, although he was friendly, I asked all the questions and no effort was made in return so he just talked about himself for 2 hours. I went yesterday and apart from a few pleasantries he made no effort at conversation what so ever and neither does his assistant. I felt really awkward as he only has one customer at a time so there's no background chatter. Does anyone else stick with a hairdresser they don't gel with if they love their hair?? Its the best its been for years. BTW he's the most expensive hairdresser I've ever had and the reviews his salon gets seem to suggest he's chatty and friendly. Not sure what to make of it!

You can request a quiet appt now at a log of places and I think it’s a great idea. It can be hard to read though as they move your head around don’t they. Maybe some wire free head phones and an audio book? Or just sit and think. I don’t think you’ll mind as much once you’re expecting it anyway.

He couldn't possibly fancy you could he? Struck dumb by your sexiness? 😉

I'd hate this i find it so awkward! I've had this with a hairdresser and a couple of nail techs, never went back after the first appointment!

My hairdresser is like this it almost seems as if he hates cutting hair, but he is brilliant, so I don't really bother speaking unless it's about hair.

This! Name them please, sounds ideal!

Mine is fairly quiet which is how I like it! I would hate to answer a barrage of questions about holiday/politics etc. I used to hate going to the hairdressers but feel fine now!

Heaven.

I also think it sounds like he is naturally quiet, and I think that sounds great. What area of the country are you in?

You just need to find a good fit for you, some people want to chat at the hairdressers but increasingly people want a more relaxed quiet experience, more like you'd expect getting a facial or massage. If you want a chatty hairdresser they are ten a penny, though, so this quiet one can go to the many who would bite your arm off for him.

I'm quite socially anxious and use talking to help me relax, so quite chatty in the hairdressers, so he wouldn't be for me either. I would worry i had upset him and couldn't stand the claustrophobic feeling silence gives me in social settings. But everyone is different, it depends how much it bothers you.

I wish I had a silent hairdresser!

My nail lady is so chatty she forgets the order of the work and has to redo some nails. She always gets there in the end though. I do love a good chat but not the one way traffic you get with some people who love the sound of their own voice. There has to be one person talking and the other listening. It's when you see someone who talks talks talks.. they make me anxious.

I would absolutely LOVE this 🤣

My dream hairdresser. No need to chat bollocks for the duration of the appointment. Take a book

People seem to be deliberately misunderstanding the OP. Having a bit of peace while you're having your hair done is one thing, but this guy is making the OP feel uncomfortable as he gives brief answers to her questions and doesn't make any conversation at all. If he had any emotional intelligence he would see that she was up for a bit of a chat and he'd ask her the occasional question in return.

I would also LOVE this. I don't give a shit about their holiday or what they're doing at the weekend.